Latest earthquakes near Al Anbar, Iraq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Anbar, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Anbar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Anbar (also known as Al Anbār), it will show up within minutes.
Al Anbar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 366 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Anbar, Iraq in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Al Anbar roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Anbar in 2018. A total of 120 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Anbar that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Anbar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Al Anbar during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 339 | 92.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 6.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Al Anbar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Anbar occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) north-east of Ramadi, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Anbar in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Al Anbar, Iraq in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Al Anbar.
Earthquakes by city in Al Anbar
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Al Anbar, Iraq.
Use this regional Al Anbar earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Hīt, Ḩadīthah and ‘Anat al Qadīmah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Al Anbar.
When was the last earthquake in Al Anbar, Iraq?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Anbar on the afternoon of December 12, 2024 at 17:20 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 201km north of Ramadi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Anbar, Iraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Anbar, Iraq?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Anbar on the evening of November 12, 2017 at 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 295km north-east of Ramadi at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Anbar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Anbar, Iraq?
In the past 10 years, 366 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Anbar. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
